Regional · Ipswich, MARegional · 40 Essex Rd Unit 3, Ipswich, MA 01938
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Corliss Landscape & Irrigation. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
Corliss Landscape & Irrigation is the landscape arm of T.L.S., Inc. of Ipswich, Massachusetts — a design-build outfit that has been installing landscapes on the North Shore since 1976, with 25 employees on the BBB record and a claimed Procore profile showing 33 commercial and residential projects since 2022. The work runs from garden design, planting and lawn care through patios, retaining walls, masonry and outdoor lighting, plus irrigation design, installation and repair. On the construction side the accounts are strong and specific. A homeowner had an old hot-tub hut and paver patio torn out, the whole area regraded and a new patio laid — completed on time and on budget, with the project manager tightening up the surrounding areas when asked. Another describes a property transformation with communication treated as the priority throughout. A customer who has hired every major North Shore landscaper says this is the only one they will have back, citing mulch delivery, tree planting and stonework with clear pricing; another had a Japanese maple sourced and planted that was still thriving four years later. The irrigation service side is where the complaints sit, and they are consistent. One customer says a 2025 start-up visit identified a valve box needing five hours of labour, was booked more than three weeks out, then was pushed to a date almost a month later with no notice and no reason given, and they cancelled. Another says a guaranteed turn-on and turn-off left half their sprinkler heads broken with promised follow-up that never came, and describes the treatment as disrespectful. A third simply describes rudeness on the phone before cancelling a scheduled visit. That split is the useful thing to know. For designed and installed work — patios, planting, stonework — the record is good and recent. For seasonal irrigation service, get the appointment window, the callback commitment and what a guaranteed turn-on actually covers in writing before you sign up.
“Erik Swanson, project manager and designer of Corliss Landscape & Irrigation, suggests lining up your contractor early. “We get busy and if you book early, you can guarantee a completion date and also have the best selection of plant material. Hardscape projects are typically the slowest to complete, so if you can get those going early you can enjoy them sooner.” Erik also suggests addressing lawn issues: “Remove any debris left by the winter, apply a pre-emergence crabgrass preventer/fertilizer in early spring, and adjust your irrigation system to water efficiently and only as needed-a smart”
I’ve worked with Brett on a couple planting projects at our home, but this was the first time I requested legit construction. The team removed an old hot tub hut and paver patio, regraded the entire area, and installed a new paver patio. It was all completed on time and on budget. When I asked that some of the impacted surroundings be tightened and cleaned up, Brett didn’t hesitate to execute my request. The backyard now looks and feels excellent. I plan to work with Brett and Corliss again in the future.
The transformation of our property has been phenomenal! Our project manager, Brett, and all the team members were very attentive to all our needs and communication was their #1 priority to see that we were completely satisfied with the outcome. We highly recommend their extensive services and expertise for outstanding results.
Brett, Walter, Shawn & Joshua did an excellent job!! We are extremely happy - they were all professional and took pride in the work they did and it really shows!! Thank you!!!
I recommend avoiding Corliss Irrigation. Everyone is generally pleasant on the phone. Scheduling and service levels are not acceptable. Update: Corliss started our irrigation this year (2025) and reported all systems were operating normally except one valve box that needed 5 hours labor. They scheduled us for their earliest appointment at the time, June 20 which was over 3 weeks from when we scheduled. By Monday, June 23 I called to find out what happened to the appointment and was told it was postponed to July 15 for no reason and with no notice. I canceled the appointment and had my landscaper come for an emergency service. Our irrigation system which Corliss has maintained for us the last year and for the previous owners for many years, is in shambles. Many sprinkler heads leak or do not flow, one zone is connected to 10 heads. One zone’s poly tube was cut, folded over and buried. We are disgusted by the discrepancy between what we were told and what is true. If the irrigation wasn’t set to run at 4AM I would have noticed the issues before now. I’m glad the appointment was missed so the shoddy work could be exposed.
From mulch delivery and tree planting to landscaping and stonework, I've had nothing but great work from Corliss. Clear communication and pricing too. I've hired all of the major North Shore companies over the years, but Corliss is the only one I'll have back.
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